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#1
05-06-2004, 10:31 PM
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leaking heater control valve...
I think that is what you would call it. This is the plastic vaccuum operated valve with 4 heater hose connections on it. It has a small metal rod coming out the back side of it, and the coolant is seeping out there, leaving a nice puddle wherever I go.
Anyone replace this before? I don't think I have ever heard of anyone having problems with this, until my Dad mentioned his went out about 3 weeks ago in the 93 GMC van I sold him. Is this contagious, or does it run in the family!  Just wondering what this little gem will cost. At least it isn't a difficult job.
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~Dave~ '08 Chevy HHR SS, Victory Red, 5 spd. 2.0L Turbo, 52K mi. '98 Buick Riviera, Black, 3.8L Super-Charged, 228K mi. '98 Chevy Tahoe LT, 5.7 Vortec, Black 241K mi. '70 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, 4spd 200k+ mi., in process restoration  '10 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 11K mi. 
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#2
05-07-2004, 11:28 AM
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Part #12380318. Looks like it will be $22 at the local GMC dealer. GMpartsdirect.com is $11, but tack on that $8 s&h and you get $19, and then you wait... It isn't worth that wait for me, need to stop the leaking asap. Will pick-up today and replace it tomorrow. Hopefully won't loose to much coolant, will try clamping of the hoses with some flat bladed clamps while performing the surgery!
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~Dave~ '08 Chevy HHR SS, Victory Red, 5 spd. 2.0L Turbo, 52K mi. '98 Buick Riviera, Black, 3.8L Super-Charged, 228K mi. '98 Chevy Tahoe LT, 5.7 Vortec, Black 241K mi. '70 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, 4spd 200k+ mi., in process restoration '10 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 11K mi.
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#3
05-11-2004, 03:44 PM
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i replaced mine on sunday before i went to mother's day brunch. it took all of 15 minutes and cost me $13.99 at autozone. i spent an extra $2.50 to buy (4) new hose clamps. it took me more time to remove my air filter housing then the install of the new valve.
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#4
05-11-2004, 11:16 PM
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Wow, never thought about that there would be an aftermarket one available, looked kind of specialized. Still haven't replaced mine, stopped leaking for now!
Patriot_youth, did you end up losing a lot of coolant in the process?I'm sure it will start again, so I'll replace sometime in the next week. I ended up getting it at the local GMC dealer, where the parts guy recognized me as a regular customer. Gave it to me for $15.04 without me even asking for a discount. I prefer to give them the business wherever possible, and they usually return the favor...
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~Dave~ '08 Chevy HHR SS, Victory Red, 5 spd. 2.0L Turbo, 52K mi. '98 Buick Riviera, Black, 3.8L Super-Charged, 228K mi. '98 Chevy Tahoe LT, 5.7 Vortec, Black 241K mi. '70 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, 4spd 200k+ mi., in process restoration '10 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 11K mi.
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#5
05-13-2004, 01:20 PM
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Re: leaking heater control valve...
i didn't leak too much maybe half a gallon. but i was already low so i had to put in a gallon. don't sweat changing it... seriously only took 15 minutes.
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